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First tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in February
Winter tornadoes are almost unheard of, especially in northern states.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Two fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguished
High volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.
Thornton Bay stabilisation project to receive $1.3m in funding
The funding is a significant contribution towards project's design and construction.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary set to challenge, and help, a still-grieving region
Psychologists say marking the day respectfully can be encouraging for those struggling.
Auckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold front
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of deluge
Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.
West Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one day
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
Flash floods kill 21 people in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal
The floods hit the region on Christmas Day, destroying about 1400 homes.
Fierce heatwave conditions up to 49C to scorch parts of Australia
Parts of Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia face extreme temperatures.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
'Freed from distress and financial pressure': Cyclone-hit homeowner one of first bought out
Auckland Council is working on more than 2200 damage assessments.
Coromandel communities party in the streets as vital highway link reopens for Xmas
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
Simon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planning
OPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?
Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornado
The child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Wet start to summer, week ahead 'a little bit messier'
"We’re about 36mm from the wettest year on record."
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Weather: Three thunderstorm warnings for Canterbury, South Island to shiver
Three big storms are rolling across the region.
Record winds whip Western Europe, millions without power in fatal Storm Ciarán
At least seven people died as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent.
Atmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakers
What will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?
Mexico security authorities raise hurricane death toll to 39
Hundreds of families have been awaiting word from their loved ones.
Schooling disrupted for thousands of students in Vanuatu
More than 15,000 students affected after the destruction of classrooms by cyclone.
Hurricane Otis: Families hunt for loved ones out of touch
Residents joined together by neighbourhood using online messaging platforms.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.